document.writeln(unescape('%3C%61%20%68%72%65%66%3D%27%6D%61%69%6C%74%6F%3A%75%70%64%61%74%65%73%40%70%6F%6C%69%74%69%63%73%31%2E%63%6F%6D%27%3E%45%6D%61%69%6C%20%55%73%3C%2F%61%3E')). Beatrice Daily Sun Brett Lindstrom, Jim Pillen and Charles Herbster campaigned one day in advance of Tuesday's primary. How did that happen? Legal Marijuana Now Party of Nebraska (LMN) The most interesting exchanges at a forum hosted by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry addressed how the candidates would persuade more young people to live in the state. Independent (I) Bayley Bischof: Those are all the questions that I had, unless theres anything else you you want viewers to know. Write-In (WI), Secretary Us Nebraskans. 2024 Presidential Party (D), Legal Marijuana Now Party of Nebraska (LMN). Web Kay A. Orr, former Governor of Nebraska (19871991) [37] Pete Ricketts, Governor of What do you mean by conservative values? Water Emergency declared for City of Waverly - 10 p.m. The agriculture businessman said he wants to completely rebuild the states entire tax system, eliminate inheritance taxes and consider implementing consumption taxes. Green Party of Nebraska (G) We will roll into session in 2023, putting together a plan to tackle all these things that have been talked about for years if elected, he said. 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Suarez said in mid-June during an interview with the Associated Press that he would support a 15-week nationwide ban on abortion, suggesting support isnt there for a six-week ban. And if at that time theres a consensus that has emerged, well, then thats fine.. I have loved asking this question. Thats really important and we have to grow. Flood will be strong favorite in the Republican-heavy first district, which includes Lincoln, small towns and a large swath of farmland. We expect the day to go great. Nebraska Public Media News spoke with both candidates as part of our Campaign Connection 2022 election coverage. Tate Reeves traveled to Alabama for a Republican fundraising event as people in his state were still reeling from back-to-back tornadoes that killed one person, injured dozens and destroyed homes and businesses, and in the midst of lingering power outages from severe thunderstorms. Bayley Bischof: In my other interviews with other candidates for governor. Nebraska's first lady appears in video endorsing the Democratic congressional candidate opposing the Republican candidate favored by her husband. Kearney Hub He said he wants to cut spending before cutting taxes. The measure didnt have exceptions after that threshold for rape or incest survivors. The gubernatorial forum, sponsored by the Nebraska Farm Bureau, focused on issues facing rural Nebraskans. So I believe we need to make it on an income based that stops being an annuity plan of just money going into government. Candidates address numerous issues, including the states failed contract with St. Francis Ministries. Gavin Newsoms administration has proposed an end to public disclosure of investigations of abusive and corrupt police officers, handing the responsibility instead to local agencies in an effort to help cover an estimated $31.5 billion budget deficit. AUDITOR: The number of unfilled teacher positions in Nebraska went from 232 in 2016 to 482 last year. KOHA TV-27 (Telemundo - Omaha) She said her main priority, if elected, is achieving true tax reform within the next four years. "I would like to make Nebraska, permanently, the most conservative state in the United States," he said. Us | This is about all of us having the opportunity to praise our God and why we cant do that in public schools. Governments supposed to keep us safe, have our schools, have roads, be focused on the basic things, not everything under the sun. Now some you will hear from, at this very podium, will say that the Supreme Court returned the issue of abortion only to the states, that nothing should be done at the federal level. Hutchinson said in April that he would want to see the details of any nationwide bills before signing the legislation. Weve heard people say, you know electing you would just be like electing Ricketts again. "Those go hand-in-hand, because how we fund our education, will also determine how that much-needed tax reform happens as well.". Bayley Bischof: One of your main campaign slogans or campaign points has just been you want to stick stay true to Nebraskas conservative values. Fremont Tribune 2: If elected, McNinch said her primary focus would be focusing on restructuring Nebraskas schooling. Bayley Bischof: Can you give some examples of areas you think the state could trim down spending? How would you lead those voters if you were elected? Copyright 2022 KOLN. Overall, Wentz said his primary objective is to shrink the state government's operation. Republican Brett Lindstrom, a state senator and a financial adviser, said he wants more public-private partnerships focused on child care, like one operating in Red Cloud. The Nebraska Democrats are not aware of another Democrat seeking the states highest office. We want government out of our hair. Mike Flood is hoping hes the GOP pick. LINCOLN, Neb. Ava Solomon (R), District A Republican U.S. House and U.S. Senate would be essential for any GOP president to implement a nationwide abortion ban. GOVERNOR: The plan is called EPIC or eliminates property, income and corporate taxes. The Lincoln resident wants to enhance initiatives for people to become teachers to help fight the slim supply of teaching staff right now. Lindstrom said a common thing he hears from western Nebraskans is high farm property taxes and the lack of road and internet infrastructure. "I [want to] look back and say we took a lot of the two-lane highways and made them four and say every community that wants connectivity, the outside world has that ability.. Thursday, the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce hosted an event for six candidates talking about priorities when it comes to things like job creation and the economy. A Republican state senator, Julie Slama, said Herbster reached up her skirt and touched her inappropriately at a dinner in 2019. "I believe since education is the foundation of democracy, education and religion, my focus would be on education rebuilding the Department of Education to focus on core curriculums, without unfunded mandates, without political agendas," McNinch said. All rights reserved. Thirteen years after the federal government last raised the federal minimum wage, a ballot initiative in Nebraska aims to raise Nebraskas minimum to $15 per hour by 2026. Its essential for all of the businesses that have been paying taxes for a long period of time so they can be successful and grow and meet their their demands. Water Emergency declared for City of Waverly - 10 p.m. Libertarian Candidate Scott Zimmerman here. The biggest issue is getting people to understand the government is not going to solve this, he said. According to the language in the initiative, it is up to the legislature to define what constitutes a valid ID. DeSantis said Friday during the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference that he was proud to have enacted legislation that removed sales taxes from all baby supplies, as well as bills to provide support for foster care, adoption and single mothers. Pillen said a consumption tax was the wrong approach, arguing that it would drive consumer dollars to other states. Contact Editor Cate Folsom for questions: info@nebraskaexaminer.com. I think thats really important and I think its really cool. It has blocked Republicans from passing nationwide bans under unified control of Washington and Democrats from passing nationwide protections for abortion access when they held control. I think we can agree on doctors and nurses who dont believe in abortions shouldnt have to perform them. While some GOP presidential candidates at this early point in the campaign are enthusiastic supporters of the idea, others are unwilling to back national abortion laws. Nebraska Examiner is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. In a US House primary pitting Republican incumbents against each other, Trumps candidate, Alex Mooney, defeated David McKinley, who angered Trump by voting for Joe Bidens bipartisan infrastructure package and the creation of the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. (KOLN) - 10/11 NOW sat down with Republican Gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen to talk about his campaign. Heres the interview: Bayley Bischof, 10/11 NOW: If theres someone out there who doesnt know anything about you, what would you want them to know before they vote? 1: Bayley Bischof: Weve heard some concerns that from people who arent Christians in Nebraska, would you be open to ensuring that they could also have their prayer schools also have their beliefs and values protected as well? All rights reserved. They want to know whether their tax dollars are being well-spent, whether state agencies and local governments are responsive to the people and whether officials, programs and policies are working for the common good.
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